The Washington Nationals delivered a dominant performance against the Miami Marlins, securing an 8-1 victory. The Nationals' offensive explosion was highlighted by a seven-run third inning, which included seven consecutive hits. Lane Thomas contributed significantly with a three-run homer during this inning. This game marked the opening of the series between the two teams. The Nationals' offensive surge came against Marlins' pitcher Shaun Anderson. Additionally, the Nationals set a club record with their sixth sacrifice fly in the series against the Marlins.
Nationals pile up seven runs in third inning in rout of Shaun Anderson, Marlins https://t.co/tMkWy5FGse
Lane Thomas homers during seven-run third inning as Nationals rout Marlins 8-1 https://t.co/RCuM7ktM1j
The @Nationals score 7 in the 3rd inning to open up the series with a win. https://t.co/KEIoUeWBFl
Nationals beat Marlins 8-1 with seven-run third inning https://t.co/bLbUQTAKdP
Then the Nats came out and hung a touchdown on the Marlins a couple of innings later. https://t.co/U340IHSeZj
7 STRAIGHT HITS FOR THE NATIONALS IN THE 3RD INNING. 😱 (🎥: @MLB) https://t.co/MXR6dQbpWB
SEVEN straight hits to start the third inning by the Nationals. 🤯 (Via: @MLB) https://t.co/f1iH8cKoHA
The @Nationals opened up the 3rd inning with SEVEN straight hits. 😯 https://t.co/xGPmIIlugm
Lane Thomas three-run homer and the Nats take the lead! https://t.co/sD2EXRSjXv
There it is! History! Ildemaro Vargas records the Nationals' SIXTH sacrifice fly of this three-game series, breaking the club record! (Also, it's 2-2 in the 7th.)
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